2012 postseason top 25 players: No. 15
February, 5, 2013
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Heather Dinich | ESPN.com
No. 15. Lamarcus Joyner, DB, Florida State
2012 stats: He finished the season with 51 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one interception and six passes defended. He also had 18 kick returns for 424 yards.
Previous ranking: No. 19
Making the case for Joyner: Joyner’s decision to return for his senior season instead of leaving early for the NFL draft was a huge boost to the Noles’ defense. His combination of experience and talent will be invaluable. Joyner, a first-team All-ACC selection, started all 14 games at strong safety in 2012 and enters 2013 with a streak of 27 consecutive starts. He has played in every game since he arrived at Florida State as a freshman in 2010.
The countdown
2012 stats: He finished the season with 51 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one interception and six passes defended. He also had 18 kick returns for 424 yards.
Previous ranking: No. 19
Making the case for Joyner: Joyner’s decision to return for his senior season instead of leaving early for the NFL draft was a huge boost to the Noles’ defense. His combination of experience and talent will be invaluable. Joyner, a first-team All-ACC selection, started all 14 games at strong safety in 2012 and enters 2013 with a streak of 27 consecutive starts. He has played in every game since he arrived at Florida State as a freshman in 2010.
The countdown
- No. 16 Kevin Reddick, LB, North Carolina
- No. 17 Stefon Diggs, WR, Maryland
- No. 18 Ross Cockrell, CB, Duke
- No. 19 Dustin Hopkins, K, Florida State
- No. 20 Bryn Renner, QB, North Carolina
- No. 21 Alex Amidon, WR, Boston College
- No. 22 Antone Exum, CB, Virginia Tech
- No. 23 Omoregie Uzzi, OG, Georgia Tech
- No. 24 Michael Campanaro, WR, Wake Forest
- No. 25 Mike Glennon, QB, NC State
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